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Amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi urged young people to enlist against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have seized key areas, including parts of Goma and South Kivu. A regional summit called for peace talks, but Tshisekedi was absent. Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame, threatened South Africa over its involvement after 13 peacekeepers were killed. Analysts warn of a prolonged crisis driven by control over Congo’s vast mineral wealth.

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has issued a stark warning to Rwanda, accusing it of hostile intentions as tensions escalate over the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking near the border, he urged citizens to prepare for potential attacks, branding Rwanda a "bad neighbor." The ongoing DRC crisis, fueled by the Rwanda-backed M23 group, has heightened fears of regional war.

South African armed forces have commenced withdrawing their peacekeeping troops from rebel-held eastern Congo, facilitated by passage through Rwanda to Tanzania for their return. This withdrawal follows a decision by the southern African regional body to conclude its mission early after clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which resulted in casualties.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in the occupied eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday. With hundreds of Congolese soldiers and allied militia fighters having dispersed to avoid capture, the M23 has carried out frequent raids in a bid to stamp its authority on the restive region.

The UN warned that escalating violence in eastern DR Congo, fueled by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, could destabilize the region. Over 500,000 people have been displaced, with reports of mass human rights violations. UN rights chief Volker Turk stressed that global demand for DRC’s minerals contributes to the crisis. An international investigation is being considered, while the EU and UK urge an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

PM Sunak deports asylum seeker to Rwanda under new policy, emphasizing cost-effectiveness. Tracking challenges persist as only 2,143 of 5,700 accepted by Rwanda are located. Concerns over Ireland migrants in Dublin tent city.

Congo's government will engage in peace talks with the M23 rebel group in Angola, marking a shift from its previous refusal for direct negotiations. The conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo has escalated significantly, causing massive displacement and humanitarian crises. Mediation efforts are ongoing amid international involvement.

Hundreds of Congolese nationals protested at the EU offices in Pretoria, South Africa, demanding sanctions against Rwanda for supporting rebel group M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The group recently seized Goma, sparking a humanitarian crisis. Protesters criticized a minerals deal between the EU and Rwanda, accusing Brussels of fueling the conflict. They called for similar sanctions against Rwanda and President Kagame as those imposed on Russia.

A 17-year-old city student has been named Rwanda's brand ambassador in India by that country's high commission, for her work among its refugees and genocide survivors over the past one year.

Britain's King Charles has given his approval to the legislation that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak considers crucial for his strategy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Violence has surged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the M23 rebel group seizing Goma, leading to mass instability. The jailbreak of over 4,000 inmates and attacks on embassies have intensified the chaos. Rwanda’s controversial involvement and the struggle over resource-rich territories exacerbate the conflict, risking broader regional unrest and severe humanitarian consequences.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, face challenges in their peace negotiations despite signing agreements. Mistrust and demands from both sides, including prisoner releases and security guarantees, hinder progress. Failure to reach an agreement could escalate violence, with multiple groups active in the region, further destabilizing the DRC.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled the government's Rwanda policy for migrants as unlawful, posing political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The policy aimed to reduce rising immigration by sending those who made "dangerous or illegal journeys" to Rwanda. However, the court's decision leaves Sunak's immigration plans in disarray and may deepen divisions within the ruling Tory party. The ruling could also lead to demands for Britain to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights, a move Sunak has thus far resisted.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured large parts of Goma, including its airport, intensifying the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The battle left many dead and displaced, with international calls for a ceasefire. Rwanda denies backing M23, while accusations from the UN suggest up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are involved. Pope Francis has urged for peace, and analysts warn that securing a rebel withdrawal may prove more difficult than in previous clashes.